Tobacco and You

70% of African Americans who smoke say they want to quit. That’s more than nearly every other group of people who smoke. When you decide to quit, the Quitline is here to help.

Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders

Commercial tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Hispanics/Latinos.

Tobacco use is a major issue among the LGBTQ+ community.

People living with a physical, learning, or mental health disability, or vision or hearing loss are at higher risk of negative health effects from tobacco use. The good news is that people with disabilities can and do quit! And, people who sign up for Quitline help are more likely to quit for good than people who try to quit alone.

Quitting smoking cigarettes can be hard, but is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby’s health. The good news is most women quit during pregnancy. Getting help can make the process easier and increase the chance of quitting successfully.

Smokeless tobacco is as unsafe as smoking cigarettes.

Knowing the facts about tobacco can help you make the right choice for you.